Forest Preserves of Cook County 2022 Summer Brochure

A CENTRAL EXPLORE MORE PAGES 4–9 fpdcc.com • Chicago *Registration required. To register or for information on any Central Zone programs please call 312-533-5751 unless otherwise noted. Central Zone (continued) Orienteering 101 Learn the history and basics of orienteering, then put your new skills to work by completing an orienteering game. Wednesday, Aug 31 • 4:30–6:30 pm Miller Meadow-South, 1st Ave, south of Roosevelt Rd, Maywood Family Game Day Adults and families, enjoy an afternoon full of your favorite backyard games and nature trivia. Take a walk with us on the trail between games. Saturday, July 30 • 2–5 pm Thatcher Woods, Chicago Ave, west of Thatcher Ave, River Forest AUGUST Nature Journaling Workshop* Learn the essentials of keeping a nature journal to deepen your observations and connection to nature. No experience required. Led by Maureen Clare Murphy, University of Illinois Extension Master Naturalist. Saturday, Aug 13 • 9:30–11 am Schiller Woods-West, Grove 2, W Irving Park Rd, east of Des Plaines River Rd, Schiller Park Nature Discovery Day Presented in partnership with Opportunity Knocks, drop in for a fun afternoon of nature discovery, nature games, art making, kite flying and more. Thursday, Aug 18 • Noon–2 pm Thatcher Woods, Chicago Ave, west of Thatcher Ave, River Forest Early Bird Biking* Join staff as we explore nature on a 15-mile guided bicycle trip along the Salt Creek Trail. Bring your own bike; meet in parking lot. Friday, Aug 19 • 7 am Brookfield Woods, 31st St, west of 1st Ave, Brookfield Kayak the Des Plaines* Join us as we paddle nearly 6 miles of the Des Plaines River from Maywood Grove to Plank Road Meadow. Instruction, sanitized equipment, kayaks and shuttle provided. Thursday, Aug 25 • 4 pm Maywood Grove, Ohio St & Des Plaines Ave, Maywood All About Beavers Families, drop in to learn about beavers that live in Cook County. Enjoy “Beaver Evidence” walks, a beaver dam building activity, dress-up, related crafts and more. Saturday, Aug 27 • 10:30 am–1 pm Evans Field, W Bloomingdale Ave & Thatcher Ave, River Grove 23